Beethoven’s 2nd

Beethoven's 2nd
Beethoven’s 2nd (1993)

IMDB rating: 4.20

Plot: Beethoven is back, and this time, he’s bringing the kids! It’s the further adventures of the Newton family and their lovable, lumbering pal, Beethoven. In this second “symphony” of the Beethoven saga, our hero meets Missy, the lady Saint Bernard of his dreams. Unfortunately, they are soon separated by Regina, Missy’s hateful owner who is using her as a bargaining chip in an ugly divorce. But love finds a way, and the result is four adorable, roly-poly puppies. The prospect of four valuable, purebred pups appeals to Regina’s greed, but the Newton kids come to the rescue and bring home the cuddly canines. Now if they can just convince Dad to adopt the huge, messy bundles of joy . . . Mission accomplished! But Missy is still in Regina’s evil clutches. Will Missy, Beethoven and their puppies ever be reunited? And will Regina finally get what she deserves?

Directors: Daniel Rod

Actors: Grodin Charles,Castile Christopher,Penn Chris,Hamilton Ashley,Masterson Danny,Chaykin Maury,Waara Scott,Corey Jeff,Comedy,Family,Romance,

Where can I watch Beethoven 2nd online for free?
Does any one know where some one can watch the movie for free, with out downloading it or programs to watch it.


I assume you are talking about the movie starring a Saint Bernard dog, in which case your question has come to the wrong category. You can’t watch it legally for free online anyway, because it is under copyright.

If, by some small chance, you mean watching a performance of Beethoven’s 2nd symphony, you can see it on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZTNoYugU WQ

(Although I question the legality of this as well, but it’s youtube so what are ya gonna do, eh?)

Jay (TYO) | Jan 08, 2010


google, free downloading movies online and alot of sites will pop up
Diva | Jan 08, 2010


The one that has worked for me for a while now is Ovguide.com. The reason this site will most likely top most is because it is a main link to hundreds of sites. All you do is go to Ovguide.com, type in the movie you’re looking for at the top in the search bubble. When you hit enter, it will list all of the sites listed on Ovguide with the movie you want to watch.

Another way is searching manually. When you go to Ovguide.com, scroll down to find all the sites listed. There will be hundreds of pages, so it’s best to do the original search I mentioned. It the left hand side of the site you’ll find the categories list. Hit movies before searching. But, the other categories include, TV, Music, Cartoons, even Adult if you’re interested.

Have fun with it.
Robert k | Jan 08, 2010


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZTNoYugU WQ
HHSDad | Jan 08, 2010


Just join netflix, it’s practically free, and you can get thousands of movies online from them. And [pay attention] it’s completely legal. You won’t get sued!
Paul Zucchini | Jan 08, 2010


You can find Beethoven 2nd online for free at movsearch.info and it was a wicked movie
Yajaira | Jan 08, 2010


search in wikipedia site of google
sekar s | Jan 08, 2010


Beethoven 2

http://www.newmov.info/?moviename=Beetho ven-2
Ramesh | Jan 11, 2010

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Vol. 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

IMDB rating: 8.10

Plot: The Bride woke up after a long coma. The baby that she carried before the coma was gone. The only thing on her mind was to get revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her - a team she was once part of. With two of the people on her Death List taken care of, she must pursue Budd, Elle Driver and of course Bill himself. But she is in for a surprise…

Directors: Tarantino Quentin

Actors: Madsen Michael,Carradine David,Liu Chia Hui,Parks Michael,Svenson Bo,Nelson Christopher Allen,Jackson Samuel L.,Thriller,Drama,Action,

Why do they censor Beatrix Kiddo's name in Kill Bill?
I’ve seen both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, and I find them fantastic; however, I’ve never understood why they censored Uma Thurman’s character’s name (until it was revealed half way through the 2nd movie). My hunch is to add suspense to knowing her name, but why even say it then? Does someone know Tarantino’s crafty reason?


So no one would know until half way through the movie

| Dec 31, 2009

The Black Knight

The Black Knight
The Black Knight (1954)

IMDB rating: 5.20

Plot: Young swordsmith John secretly becomes the Black Knight to help out King Arthur when Saracens and Cornish men plot to take over the country by mounting raids dressed up as Vikings. However, his thoughts are not only on the protection of England when the good lady Linet becomes threatened.

Directors: Garnett Tay

Actors: Ladd Alan,Morell Andre,Andrews Harry,Cushing Peter,Bushell Anthony,Naismith Laurence,Troughton Patrick,Brandon Bill,Adam Ronald,Appleby Basil,Moore Tommy,Kelly John,Adventure,

Need anime to watch any suggestions?
shows ive watched including seasons continuing them

-shugo chara
-naruto
-yugioh
-ouran highschool host club
-mewmew power
-school rumble
-aishiteruze baby
-yamato nadeshiko shichi henge
-I My Me! Strawberry Eggs
-Card captro sakura
-kodocha
-nurse witch komugi-chan
-DBZ
-kodomo no jikan
-tenshi ni narumon
-nabari no ou
-vampire knight
-rosario+vampire
-lucky star
-gakuen alice
-bleach
-black cat
-minami-ke
-azumanga daioh
-Doki doki school hours
-lovely complex
-The melancholy of haruhi suzimiya
-pokemon
-zatch bell
-skip beat
-Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan
-PrincessPrincess
K-ON!
-Karin
-pretear
-Absolute Boyfriend
-Backstage Prince
-Rizelmine
-Fushigi Yuugi

i cant think of anything else to watch plz include show descriptions TT.TT waaaahhhhhhhhh need anime

i love shoujo any good romance shows out there not listed


Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

The premise of the project is the 70% possibility that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake will occur in Tokyo in the next 30 years. The anime depicts what would happen if an 8.0 earthquake took place.

The story centers on Mirai, a middle school freshman girl who goes to Tokyo

Uninvited, The

Uninvited, The
Uninvited, The (2009)

IMDB rating: 6.40

Plot: Anna Rydell returns home to her sister (and best friend) Alex after a stint in a mental hospital, though her recovery is jeopardized thanks to her cruel stepmother, aloof father, and the presence of a ghost in their home.

Directors: Guard Charles

Actors: Bristol Danny,Bristol Matthew,Gibson Dean Paul,Prowse John,Strathairn David,Drama,Horror,Thriller,

now i have been uninvited to the wedding this year in August because all family agreed that i cant be there?


After looking at your other question can i guess that it is your daughter that your trying to reconnect with? If so than just talk to her about it and explain how this is a big deal to you as well and even if you just sit and watch that is fine with you, but you do want to reconnect and do not want to miss out on this one important event.

But if it is a friend or anyone else, you basically can say the same thing. Tell them that seeing them get married is important to you and you would like to attend the wedding. Anyways it is the brides and grooms wedding not the families, the bride and groom should be the ones to decide who comes and who doesn’t

Good Luck!!!
Brittney | Feb 02, 2010


If you really are not wanted there, then just go to the church ceremony, and at least you didn’t miss the big event that means so great to you. No one will have a problem with that once you are there, and leave right after.
LA Girl | Feb 02, 2010


What is your question?
Perse | Feb 02, 2010


Indeed. What is the question? You keep asking these mysterious one-liners and no one can help if you don’t take the time to at least explain what you’re asking.

If your daughter is estranged from you and you can’t fix that, then you need to respect her wishes that she not be at your wedding. In the absence of other info, that’s the only possible response.
Messykatt | Feb 02, 2010


I don’t know what this is about - but you reap what you sew. Good luck.
Donna C | Feb 02, 2010


good grief ignore the advice of LA girl
showing up where you are not wanted could end up with you in the back of a police car
and i agree with another poster who said
you reap what you sow
there is a lot you aren’t telling us
just me! | Feb 02, 2010

Morgue, The

Morgue, The
Morgue, The (2008)

IMDB rating: 3.40

Plot: Margo Dey isn’t too different from other college girls. She’s smart, she’s pretty, and she has a part time job-working in a morgue. Margo spends her nights traversing the massive mausoleum corridors, chatting with her “quiet friends” as she goes about mopping the ancient marble floors. Margo’s singular earthbound companion is George, the night watchmen, a man so ridden with grief over the loss of his daughter that he seems even deader to the world than the corpses in the morgue. The seclusion of Margo’s night-time haven is shattered when Peter and Nan Townsend appear mysteriously out of the darkness with nothing more than an empty gas can and a frightened young girl, Jill. Margo aids the visitors in recovering from their cold trek through the night, and makes preparations to help them get back on the road. It soon becomes evident however, that something at the morgue wants them to stay. The action kicks into high gear when Jacob and his wounded friend Samim desperately burst into the morgue in search of help, creating a whirlwind of panic and mistrust. Before long, the motley group of strangers is forced to help one another as they struggle to elude the menacing shadow that looms ever closer with each passing breath.

Online Movies World

Directors: Gomes Halder

Actors: Cobbs Bill,Devlin Chris,Gress Googy,Matthews Brady,Ochs Fred,Quinn Brandon,Raye Michael,Sheik Sammy,Torres Chris,Horror,Thriller,

Does anyone have any advice on how to understand communication received from the 'spirit' world?
I realize that this sounds crazy and someone will probably call me on that. Go ahead and call me crazy. I don’t care. It’s gotten to a point that I need help to figure this out.
There have been many instances in my life when something has occurred I can’t explain. I’ve never felt comfortable talking about them because it was just easier to brush it off rather than have someone tell me I’m crazy. For example:

-Sometimes I can hear people talking before I fall asleep (I call it night radio) - just as if they were in the room with me. Sometimes it’s english, sometimes it isn’t.
-Sometimes I know something is going to happen before it does. It kind of hits me somehow as a certainty. It can be simple things like the outcome of a sports game or I knew I was getting a promotion before I did. There have been times when I’ve tried to get that feeling on purpose to figure out what is going to happen in a certain situation but I’ve been unable to do it - it only happens when I’m not expecting it.
-I’ve seen what I call snapshots of things that happen to other people. When something intense is happening to someone I know (or knew) an image just snaps into my head without warning. I’ve also unknowingly transmitted images of an intense situation that I was experiencing to a friend of mine. He was able to recount to me, image for image the event that happened to me despite the fact that I had told no one about it. I often don’t understand the image at first but then it makes sense after I learn of what happened. For example when I was in highschool I experienced the death of my math teacher (I saw the accident through his eyes) but I didn’t understand what I was seeing at the time. I was afraid that it meant if I went out that day I would get into an accident. But I didn’t. The next day at school it became clear when I learned of his accident and the details.
-When my grandfather passed away I heard him - clear as a bell - calling my name to me in my room that night.
-When my grandmother passed away she came & visited me a few days later but she was just all light, she didn’t really look like a ‘human’ form.

And finally, what I’m really trying to figure out. My father passed away last week. That night he came to me and rubbed my shoulder (quite firmly, my shirt was moving against my skin) while I was at my desk. That comforted me a great deal and I was good with that. But now I’m getting more ’snapshots’ from him and I’m having trouble understanding them. It feels like I’m seeing his memories. Random things like from when he was a child, or pumping gas or working in the garage. But they are not my memories - they’re things that I would have never have known about or seen. There was another that I’m fairly certain was the morgue. I told him then to stop, that I didn’t want to see him there and I stopped receiving the images and was able to fall asleep.
Every morning I’m waking up with a roaring headache. I don’t know if that has anything to do with anything though.
Is there any way to understand any of this better? Can anyone recommend any books? I can’t figure out if he’s trying to send me a message or just show me things. I have absolutely no control over any of this - it just ‘happens’. Is there any way for me to filter the words & images better? Please, would appreciate any advice or help anyone can provide:)


I am sorry to hear about the death of your Father. You cannot communicate with someone who has died. When you are dead you have no life, no thoughts, no consciouness, and no awareness of what the living are doing.

Read Eccleasiastes 9:5,6.

The Soul ceases to exist at death. Your Father is in the grave unconsciou. He will remained in the grave until the return of Christ at the end of the World.

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
Change | Feb 05, 2010


Hi. I am experienced person in matters of spirituality. I have studied various religions, and I have experienced various spiritual things. I am thrice enlightened. I will share some pointers with you that are very important.

As far as understanding the communications of people here or the here after, it is a matter of developing your communication ability. I mean, even here on earth when someone says anything to us , we misunderstand them a lot. and since we were children and listening to our parents we have misunderstood a lot of miscommunications. however slowly we begin to establish what mom means and whatever else. I mean think about how children are taught to talk, it takes five years of constant talking and communications back and forth and the mother constantly repeating so many things, for the child to eventually form some understanding of what these communications mean. I am trying to say to take it slow. take it nice and easy. calm yourself. and here is the rest of my answer. things become clear to you when you do your studies in these matters. I will tell you about this below

If you believe in God, I don’t know. If you do, that is good, if you do not know that is alright also.

1st it is good to study about these matters, so you do not get panicked. That

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

The Curse of Michael Myers
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

IMDB rating: 4.40

Plot: Sixth in the series and the fifth to feature the character of Michael Myers. It has been six years since both Michael and Jamie disappeared from Haddonfield’s Police Station. Now, in 1995, the kids of Haddonfield want to have parties on Halloween Night again after their parents have banned it since the incidents of 1988 (H4) and 1989 (H5). Meanwhile, Jamie has been raped by a cult but manages to escape with her new-born baby. But Michael in hot pursuit. The Strode family has moved into the Myers’ house, in an attempt to break the curse and to finally sell the house. But daughter Kara Strode has problems with her son, Danny Strode who is haunted by the Man in Black (from H5). Help is at hand though from not only Dr. Loomis but also from an unexpected source, Tommy Doyle (one of the two child survivors from H1). Tommy has grown up and has researched into Michael’s madness and he might have the answer…

Directors: Chappelle Joe

Actors: Pleasence Donald,Rudd Paul,Ryan Mitch,English Bradford,Bogart Keith,Geter Leo,Gardner Devin,Wilbur George P.,Echeverria Alan,Horror,Thriller,

Ranking the Halloween movies…?
If you were to rank the Halloween movies (Michael Myers), excluding Number 3 (Season of the Witch), what would your rankings look like?

Here’s mine:

8. Halloween Resurrection
7. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
6. Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers
5. Halloween - Rob Zombie Version
4. Halloween II
3. Halloween H2O
2. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1. Halloween

Anybody else excited for H2 in August?


I am really excited for H2, it looks great. They are also bringing Loomis, Annie and Sharon Moon Zombie… ha ha. It looks really intense and dark. I have been following the movie’s production on IMDB and The official H2 Website, since Rob Zombie first confirmed it. It is my #1 Most Anticipated movie of the summer, i am really dying to see it.

8. Halloween: Ressurection
7. Halloween 6: The Curse Of Micheal Myers
6. Halloween H20
5. Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers
4. Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers
3. Halloween 2
2. Halloween - Rob Zombie’s Version
1. Halloween - John Carpenter’s Version

Scar Jokes | May 27, 2009


Mine would be
1.Halloween
2. Halloween II
3. Halloween (2007)
4. The curse of Micheal Myers
5. The return of micheal myers
6. H20
7. Ressurection
8. Revenge of Micheal Myers

So effing excited for H2
Andrew B | May 27, 2009


cool question i love these movies heres my order

1. Halloween (1978) orginal and a classic.
2. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) great sequel, even though the mask looks dumb.
3. Halloween II - decent slasher.
4. Halloween 5: Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) actually like this one, alot hate it but it’s not too bad. The Dark lighting and the mask look pretty cool.
5. Halloween H20 - it’s pretty good for a 90’s sequel. passable
6. Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers - not a fan, only good thing was Dr Loomis.
7. Halloween Resurrection - tyra banks busta rymes. pretty awful
8. Halloween Zombie Remake - too trashy and zombie - ish for my liking.
Carcillo | May 27, 2009


1. Halloween
2. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
3. Halloween II
4. Halloween H2O
5. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
6. Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers
7. Halloween - Rob Zombie Version
8. Halloween Resurrection

Yup thats my order..the original is just simply the best..its a shame the producers tried to recreate different stories within the series with season off the witch but ohh well didnt work

Oh and here in london we havent heard oh H2 yet so it’ll probably come out in december or something but I’m gonna look for info about and see if the new plot is cool..
liar face | May 27, 2009

Weirdsville

Weirdsville
Weirdsville (2007)

IMDB rating: 6.50

Plot: Royce and Dexter are two slackers who live in the strange little town of Weedsville. When Royce’s girlfriend Matilda overdose’s on their stash and dies, they decide to bury her in an abandoned Drive-In theater. Things get out of control when they discover Satanists performing a ritual sacrifice right where they were going to bury the body…

Download Weirdsville

Directors: Moyle Allan

Actors: Frewer Matt,Beck Joey,Bentley Wes,Bhaneja Raoul,Bryk Greg,Butcher Randy,Dinicol Joe,Gilroy Derek,McQuade James,Parr Mark,Prentice Jordan,Ravina Dax,Redford Allan,Speedman Scott,Wyler Shayne,Comedy,Crime,Drama,

anyone know where i can find the song "Its Not My Fault" by Taryn Manning from the movie Weirdsville?
its nowhere to be found on limewire and im not aloowed to buy it on iTunes


Right here: http://www.amazon.com/Weirdsville-Origin al-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B000XSLV QG/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&a mp;qid=1205248140&sr=8-2

Film Jedi | Mar 11, 2008

Riding in Cars with Boys

Riding in Cars with Boys
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001)

IMDB rating: 6.10

Plot: Seriocomic story based on the memoir by Beverly Donofrio, the movie follows a young woman who finds her life radically altered by an event from her teen years. Born in 1950, Beverly grew up bright and ambitious in a working-class neighborhood in Connecticut; her father was a tough but good-hearted cop who listened to his daughter’s problems, and her mother was a nervous woman eager to imagine the worst. From an early age, Beverly displays a keen intelligence and an interest in literature, and dreams of going to college in New York and becoming a writer. However, she also develops an early interest in boys, and at 15 finds herself madly in love with a boy from her high school. However, an attempt to get his attention leads to an embarassing incident at a party, and Ray, a sweet but thick-headed 18-year-old, steps forward to defend her. Beverly and Ray end up making out, and after one thing leads to another, Beverly discovers she’s pregnant. Telling Ray is only marginally less difficult than informing her parents, and at 16, Beverly is a wife and mother. Against the odds, Beverly is determined to still finish high school and go on to college, but that goal becomes more difficult with time, especially after Beverly’s marriage begins to fall apart. Ray tries to do the right thing but has trouble holding a job, and becomes addicted to heroin.

Directors: Penny Marshall

Actors: Barrymore Drew,Zahn Steve,Garcia Adam,Murphy Brittany,Woods James,Bracco Lorraine,Biography,Comedy,Drama,

What can I do to stop this once and for all?
OK, 10 years into one question, major editing:

I had 2 boys: decided not to circumcise.

I have mother-in-law (old-fashioned, only went to school to yr 5 to work on family farm (7 kids in family)) who is dead set for circumcision.

I normally do not listen to her when she tells me that I’m wrong etc etc.. I have grown to ignore her hurtful comments that USED to affect me.

The problem is my son has just rang me from his holiday with his granma and informed me she is not allowing him or his brother to clean their willy’s (they are 9 and 7) because she thinks they are ‘playing with themselves and that’s evil’ (I have already explained to her they need to do this in the bath and it is hygeine)

I told him to just turn around and do it quickly and slyly when she is getting the shampoo out or something, not too much of a problem. But what has bothered me is she has sat the boys down and told them they will die if they don’t get their "willies chopped" she called them (my boys, not their willies) "dirty, gross, ugly"

This has upset me enormously. The boys are scared she will take them to the Dr and get their willies chopped off :( My MIL has actually gone ahead and made a circumcision app (longgggg story) when my eldest was 6months without our consent or knowledge for a day when I had asked her to babysit for me. Obviously that didn’t happen LUCKILY the car ride she had organised had fallen through.

We have not told her the boys said this to us, we want to talk to them when they are home and find out exactly what was said.

How do we approach this subject with my MIL, after all we have been defending our decision for 9 years now and have produced tons of information for her because we understand she grew up in a time when it was a routine procedure.

I have no problem with her whining at me, but taking it to a 9yo and 7yo is surely unacceptable!!?? Am I wrong to be fumingly angry???

And before the pro-circumcision ppl bash me, I am not looking for info, I have my info. I am not looking for a circumcision debate…I’m over them. I am looking for support for my discussion with my MIL. If you cant provide that then dont answer. :)
Takarie K consider yourself reported. I have 3 kids and no time to be immature like that. Thankyou everyone else who answered.


With my 3 year old son - and as a man, I tell family/friends/fellow parents who mention this topic that after doing a lot of the same research you likely have done, we figured if HE wanted to "chop his willie" (?!?!) HE can make that decision when he grows up! That is my advice. Ask her if she’d go through a similar alteration too, while you guys are having THAT fun conversation! Perhaps pulling some fingernails out?

I was circumcised for no other reason than in my ‘era’ (I’m 40) it was just what most families did, I guess. Nothing my wife and I researched support the usual arguments, and frankly it’s just weird to cut a piece of your body off! Seemed like a cruel thing to do to a newborn too.
glen | Jan 22, 2010


I think that you should talk to your boys and find out exactly what she said to them…
That is soooo extremely inappropriate for her to be telling your children that. You need to sit down with your MIL and let her know that the decision has already been made not to circumcise your children and it is not her choice. And for her not to let them clean themselves is ridiculous… that is putting their health at risk. Let her know that if she continues to act that way that her privilege to see your children may be at risk.

And if she continues, follow through on the threat and don’t let her see them.

Her behavior is unacceptable and you have every right in the world to be extremely angry
Jessica | Jan 22, 2010


Don’t let you MIL "help" them in the shower. Why do they need her there? They are old enough to be washing up on their own by now.

She sounds mentally deranged. Who says those types of things to a CHILD? I wouldn’t allow her to see them considering how she abuses them verbally. Sad.

When I was a child, my father’s sister told me "He’s not your father." I did not know at the age of 5 that was true but he was not my biological father (he adopted me as a toddler.) My mother promptly cut all contact. I think you should do the same.
Jolly Roger | Jan 22, 2010


WOW!!! sound like she is evil!!!! Honestly I have no idea how a grandmother could say such things to their grandchildren. You have every right to be FUMING….and you should tell her how you…(and everyother mother would feel) feel about the way she is speaking to your children. Heck..have your hubby tell her he used to play with his "willie" all the time.(i think all boys..and men do) Even though they werent playing with it.

I don’t think I would let my children stay with her unsupervised…ever and never a sleep over.

Give her a piece of your mind and don’t hold back! These are your children and she is telling them horrible things. I would FREAK if anyone told my son these things..and i am very laid back! This women doesn’t deserve to be around your children.

This in my opinion has nothing do do with your decision not to circumsise..it has everything to do with they way your MIL is speaking to and words she is telling your children…unthinkable!!!!
Honestly…I would go pick them up without telling her you are coming…a 30 minute drive, 3 hour drive or a 4 hour plane ride..I would get my son and keep him far away from this evil mother.
What are your husbands feellings?

I LOVE glens answer…so true and made me laugh out loud!
honey | Jan 22, 2010


Go get your boys away from this lunatic!! Tell her in no uncertain term that she will NOT be allowed to be alone with your children if she can’t keep her "willie" comments to herself. These are YOUR children and you have made an informed decision about their health. Your mother in law has no right to interfere.
jayne | Jan 22, 2010

Popcorn Porn

Popcorn Porn
Popcorn Porn (2009)

IMDB rating: 6.30

Plot: This film follows the making of Kevin Smith’s latest film, Zack and Miri Make A Porno.

Directors: Figueroa Joey

Actors: Anderson Jeff,Long Justin,Mabe Ricky,Mewes Jason,Mosier Scott,Robinson Craig,Rogen Seth,Routh Brandon,Smith Kevin,Documentary,Comedy,

Pollsy Woolzie: luck or karma?
love at first sight, or a five year engagement?
reincarnation or there is no such thing as a soul?
no such thing as heaven or no such thing as hell?
hold a grudge or forgive and forget?
nothing is random or everything is random?
hopeless romantic or jaded to the point of switching sides?
black stilettos or black mary janes?
sex on the beach or sex in an air conditioned suite over looking the ocean?
popcorn or peanuts?
porn or semi perfect human being?
sunflower seeds or nachos?
condoms or birth control?
penguins or elephants?
black porche or red mercedes?
bright pink nail polish or french manicure?
top or bottom?
chicken or pork?
fill out pervy survey or just stop and say hi?
thanks
birth control as in "the pill"


Grow into love, short engagement
reincarnation is possible, but I’m hoping I have a soul to haunt a select few…
I’ve been living Hell, so there better be a Heaven!
Forgive but never forget
Some things are just too coincidental to be random…
Hopeless romantic beneath it all…
black stilettos –boots, please
sex in an air conditioned suite over looking the ocean–think I’d be too busy to admire the view, but it beats sand up your crotch ;)
peanuts–honey-roasted, please
semi perfect human being–body is art, with all its curves and flaws
nachos–movie theater ones best
condoms–I can’t swallow pills and I have a horrible memory
penguins–they’re cuter
black porche–more mysterious
french manicure–I don’t do pink.
bottom–I prefer to be dominated (can’t you tell by the avatar?)
chicken
fill out pervy survey–I’m in a mood ;)

kissthis, bound & collared | May 30, 2009


love at first sight, or a five year engagement?
Five year engagement.
reincarnation or there is no such thing as a soul?
*Reincarnation.
no such thing as heaven or no such thing as hell?
*There’s a little bit of both.
hold a grudge or forgive and forget?
*Hold a grudge.
nothing is random or everything is random?
*Everything is random.
hopeless romantic or jaded to the point of switching sides?
*That’s a hard one. Next,please.
black stilettos or black mary janes?
* Black Stiletoes ; )
sex on the beach or sex in an air conditioned suite over looking the ocean?
*Sex on the EMPTY, PRIVATE beach. Lol.
popcorn or peanuts?
*Popcorn.
porn or semi perfect human being?
*Semi perfect human being.
sunflower seeds or nachos?
*Nachos!!
condoms or birth control?
*Birth control and condoms.
penguins or elephants?
*Penguins!
black porche or red mercedes?
*Black Porche.
bright pink nail polish or french manicure?
*French manicure with bright pink tips!!
top or bottom?
*Top, I’m in control. Wait, what are we talking about??
chicken or pork?
*Chicken.
fill out pervy survey or just stop and say hi?
*Ehh, I got bored.

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Prey for Rock & Roll

Prey for Rock & Roll
Prey for Rock & Roll (2003)

IMDB rating: 6.00

Plot: Prey For Rock & Roll is the story of Jacki and her all-girl rock and roll band, Clam Dandy, who are trying to make it in the LA club scene of the late 1980’s. After ten years of being ignored by record producers, Jacki and the band find hope in one producer who promises to see them play and consider them for a contract. Jacki resolves to play this one last gig and then throw in the towel if she does not find success. Personal tragedies, however, threaten to rip the band apart, rocking the foundation of friendship and trust the women have built together. Ultimately, the band must find its strength in the music that is their passion and the thread that holds them together, inspiring them to prevail.

Directors: Steyermark Alex

Actors: Blucas Marc,Martin Ivan,Driscoll Eddie,Rikaart Greg,Harold Francois,Drama,Music,

Does Chapter 1 of my story make you interested enough to want to read the other chapters? Read details please?
I posted a question almost exactly like this about an hour ago but I only got one answer and I would really like to get some more.I started writing a story(it doesn’t have a name yet) and I have some questions. I want to know if chapter 1 catches your attention and makes you want to read chapter 2. I hope to publish it someday, but I wont have a chance unless the first chapter catches the publisher’s attention. Also, I’m not very good explaining things when I write, so if you have advice on how to make it sound more detailed that would be great. Thanks! Here is chapter 1:

I wasn’t exactly sure how to react. Awakening to two strange, good looking guys standing in front of me wasn’t actually a daily occurance. Of course, neither was being abducted my them either. I struggled against the itchy rope that bound my hands. Was the rope even neccessary? I wasn’t the most burly looking girl. Actually, I was quite the opposite. I was never good at athletics at all.
I was sitting in a dark room. Dimly lit lanterns hung on the rock walls. The limited light illuminated the two guys faces. The first one was taller and had more muscles than the second one. He had dark, Bronze hair and looked to be around nineteen. He wore a sleeveless black shirt with matching pants.
The second boy didn’t look too burly but did not look weak by any means. He looked to be seventeen and wore the same clothing as the first guy. He had his arms crossed, a blank expression. "What..do..you want..with me?" I grunted, tugging at the ropes. "I can tell this isn’t a random kidnapping."
"Someone speaks their mind," the tall one smiled.
"Not usually, but I think this is an exception," I answered. I was telling the truth, too. Usually, drawing attention wasn’t something I did. The attention seemed to be on me already, though. Okay, maybe I should go back a little. This whole incident began Thursday night.
"Leslie, hurry up!"
I stood at my locker, slowly dragging my text books into my bag. I turned towards Molly, my bestfriend.
"Why are you going so slow today?" she asked.
"I don’t know," I answered. "I just suddenly got tired. Molly,I don’t think I can go to that concert tonight.
Molly made a noise of suprise. "You know we’ve been waiting for Thursday night to come for months," she whined.
"I know, but I really need to sleep," I said. "You can take Benjamen."
"She can take me where?" Benjamen asked, appearing beside us. He pulled a peice of his auborn hair behind his ear. Benjamen and Molly looked remarkably alike, the two being siblings and all. They had both inherrited the same auborn hair and pale skin.
"I don’t want to take my brother to a concert," Molly argued. "I might as well take my parents."
"I thought Leslie was going with you," Benjamen answered.
"I’m just not up for it," I explained. "I’m not feeling too well today."
"Why, is something wrong?" he asked, a worried expression crossing his face.
"No, I’m just tired."
"Exactly, so why not tough it up an go?" Molly questioned.
I ran my hand through my dark brown hair. "Sorry," I mumbled.
"Fine, I’ll take Benjamen," she sighed." Just go home and get some sleep."
"Yea, I will." The bell for the end of the day resonated through the school. I felt a wave of dizziness come over me and I placed my hand on my locker for support.
"Are you sure you’re okay?" Benjamen asked.
"Yea, you are starting to get pale," Molly added.
"I’m perfectly fine, now, I’ll see you tomorrow." I walked towards the doors, the two casting worried glances behind me. I made my way to the buses. The thought of napping in a small bus seat actually seemed nice, for once. As I made my way to my haven, I heard a familar voice.
"Hey, Leslie," Braden said. I turned towards a blonde haired boy. Braden was a friend that I occasionally talked to. It was obvious that he had a crush on Molly. She just didn’t seem too interested, though.
"Where’s Molly?" he asked.
"She left with her brother," I replied. How many obsticales would I have to face before I could rest?
"Hey, are you ok?" Braden questioned.
"Yea," I repeated, slightly irritated. "Molly probably just left the building. You might be able to catch up with her," I said.
"Oh, ok." Braden turned and quickly headed the other way.
People often ask me where Molly is. I guess it’s because we’ve been friends since middle school. I met Benjamen soon after, and we quickly became friends. He’s asked me out on a date a few times now, but I can only see him as my Best friends brother.
I stumbled into a bus seat and leaned my head against the window. Why was I so tired? I had plenty of sleep last night. I closed my eyes but no sleep would come to me. I sat like that for ten minutes but my body just wouldn’t allow me to sleep.
I staggered from the bus, the driver glancing towards me nervously. he clearly didn’t want any casualties happening under his watch. I walked into my house and collapsed into a chair. My parents were often gone from home because of business trips. They were currently on one that was supposed to last for a few months. At the moment, I enjoyed the silence.
My head buzzed, begging for sleep. How was I suposed to give it something that I had no control of? I glanced around the house, suspicion glowing in my eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling that I was being watched. Actually, I had felt like this since lunch.
Maybe I was just imagining it. Drowsiness tended to do that. The phone suddenly ran, making me jump. Did I mention that I get very uptight when I’m tired?
"Hello?" I asked.
"Leslie, its your mother," a voice boomed.
"Hey, Mom," I answered.
"Have you been staying up all night?" My mother asked. "You sound tired. You didn’t go partying did you? Maybe I should come home."
"Mom, don’t worry. I haven’t done anything but go to school," I assured. "Don’t come home on my account."
"Are you sure you don’t need me to come home?" she asked.
"I’m sure. I’ll talk to you later. I think I’m going to take a nap."
"I knew you sounded tired. You shouldn’t stay up all night talking to Molly. That part of your life is supposed to be reserved for a boyfriend."
"Okay, Mom, bye." I hung the phone up and slowly made my way upstairs. It has always been my mother’s dream for me to get a boyfriend. I was never really the dating type, though. i collapsed onto my bed. My eyes were stinging from weariness. The same suspicion that someone was watching me suddenly came back. What was happening to me? was I going crazy? If I was, I never expected it to be like this. I closed my eyes.
"She’s a strong one," a male voice mumbled.
I layed on my bed in a daze. My eyes felt like bricks, refusing to open. Whose voice was that? What were they doing in my house? Why hadn’t I heard them?
"She’s fighting your spell strongly," the same voice echoed.
There was still silence to answer him. Finally, another male voice answered him. "I haven’t put the full extent of my power on her," he answered.
"You’re going easy on this one?" The older sounding once questioned. "Usually when the Queen orders you to do this, you quickly force the extent of your powers on the victom."
"The queen will be angry if I hurt the girl," the younger one answered. "She’s different than the other prey."
What were they talking about? The Queen will be angry? Maybe I had fallen asleep already and this was just a dream.
"Should we get going now?" The older one asked.
"We need to make sure she’s fully asleep first," the other one said. There was complete silence. A wave of new, heavier weariness came over me. My eyes stung worse and the buzzing in my head loudened. I had never been this tired before. Did these guys have the power to make me sleep or something? Whatever it was, I couldn’t let myself fall asleep now. Something was happening and I had to find out.
I fought to open my eyes and was finally successful. Two men stood at the end of my bed. I quickly sat up and the room began to spin around.
"I thought you said you were going to make her sleep, not get up," the older one said.
The younger one stood quietly, a suprised and irriated expression crossing his face.
"Who are you?" I demanded, trying to clear my head. I stood from bed, holding onto my bedpost for support.
The younger one held his hand out towards me. It might have been my imagination, but a saddened expression crossed his face. Before I could feel another wave of weariness everything went dark. That’s when I awoke in the dark room with the two people. I was no longer tired at all.
"You’re a lucky one, girl," the older more built one said. "The queen usually kills the sacrifice when they’re asleep. Well, I guess that makes you an unlucky girl."
"Owen," the younger less built one warned.
I could hear full authority in his voice. Owen scowled towards the boy. "I’m only teasing her. Lighten up, Vincent. I know the Queen isn’t that cruel. She’ll have you put her back asleep before the ceremony."
Vincent casted him an angry glare.
I sat in confusion. The bigger one named Owen was taking orders from the smaller one? I shouldn’t be thinking of that, though. Leslie, you’re in real danger here.
"You can at least untie me," I grumbled. "Does it look like I can escape?"
Owen laughed, his voice echoing through the room. "Maybe we should untie the rope, Vincent," he said. "The girls right, she can’t escape us."
"Orders were to keep her restrained," Vincent answered. "I’m going to see if the Queen is ready. Make sure she doesn’t try and escape." Vincent left the room.
The fear that had been lost in my confusion moments ago had finally arrived. Where was I, anyways? The only words I had heard were the Queens orders and sacrifice. Was I going to become a sacrifice and die in this dark place? Fear bit at my stomach. There was no way I was going to get any answers from the Vincent guy. The only hope I had now was the one called Owen.
"Where am I?" I asked.
"You’re at the Queen’s castle," Owen answered.
"The Queen’s castle? Where is that?"
"Beyond the city, through the vine wall."
There was a large vine wall on the side of town. I had been across it a few times and never had I seen a castle. was this guy crazy? "Why are you answering me so quickly?" I asked. His story didn’t sound very realistic and I wasn’t convinced.
"It’s best to let the sacrifices have their last wishes."
Vincent noisily strode into the room. He had obviously heard our short conversation and wasn’t too happy about it." The Queen is ready to see the girl," he said.
I was led along a small corridor. It was brighter than the room so I could finally observe my surroundings closly. The walls were made of gray rock that reminded me of the castles that you would see in the midevel times. Electrical lights were lined across the ceiling. we passed many doors that I wasn’t all to eager to see behind.
Finally, Vincent opened a large door at the end of the corridor. I was led inside to find myself in a large room. Embroidered cloth hung on the walls. A matching rug was spread across the room, leading to a large chair. In the chair was a women that looked to be in her thirties. Her flaming, red hair was braided and rolled into a bun. She wore red robes that looked very expensive. A golden crown fit upon her head.
"Lady Lana, we have brought the girl," Vincent announced.
"Bring her forth," Queen Lana announced.
They led me forward and forced me onto my knees. I grumbled angrily.
"This is deffinatly the one," she mumbled. She examined me quietly for a minute.
"Hmm…your powers have not yet peaked."
Ok, was this women also crazy? My powers haven’t peaked? I wasn’t even aware that I had any so called "powers."
"What’s going on?" I demanded. My fear had not yet left me.
"Leslie Milling, age sixteen," Queen Lana began," You currently live alone and don’t have many friends. The most interesting thing, though, is that you have extraordinary powers."
I stared, confused. "I don’t have any powers. Who are you?"
"My name is Lana and I am the Queen of Europhemia," she explained," A Kingdom near the out skirts of your town."
"A kingdom?" I questioned, not sounding very convinced," And it’s close to my town? Behind the vines." I nearly laughed at the last sentence.
"Yes, this place is invisible to humans. The only way to travel here is if you have one of my two servants or me."
"Those servants are Owen and Vincent," I said, laughing to myself. I didn’t usually believe things that I couldn’t see.
"You have been informed, by Owen, no doubt," she said. "That is right, they are who I spoke of. I’m guessing you have seen Vincent’s power, also."
I thought back to the incident where Vincent and Owen had intruded into my room. When Vincent spoke I had suddenly became tired. I had not witnessed what he had done, though.
"Vincent, Owen, and I are all Ryoku. Humans who are born with special powers. We are all the last of our herritage, so we though. That’s when i discovered you."
I was now struggling on whether I should believe her or not. I mean, the story was completly unrealistic but that Vincent had obviously done something to me earlier.
"I discovered you when I sent Owen and Vincent to scan over your town. It seems that you have hidden powers inside of you."
I noticed a hint of malice enter her voice.
"Why are you explaining all of this to me?"
"Why, you ask?" Queen Lana stood from her chair and walked towards me. She stopped a few inches away and grabbed my chin. "It’s because I want that power," she said," And the only way to get that power is to kill you."
Fear over whelmed my body. I sat on my knees, paralyzed.
"Unfortunatly, your powers aren’t at their peak yet," Queen Lana continued. "It would be a waste to kill you now." A slight feeling of relief washed over me. At least I was safe, for now.
"Ive decided to send you back to your town. Of course, just until your powers reach their full potential. After that, my two servants will bring you back here where I take your powers.
My body trembled. I opened my mouth and barely managed to splutter a sentence. "W-why would y-you tell me this?" I spluttered. "W-wouldn’t it be easier to have just waited until then and kill me when I’m sleeping?"
"Since you’re my most prized sacrifice, I decided to tell you everything. That way, you have time to accept your death and finish any business you have. You see, I am not as cruel as you think."
I glowered at her. That was a joke, right? "Prove it," I mumbled. "Prove everything you just told me."
"You’re still giving me orders?" Queen Lana laughed. "Alright, I’ll show you my powers. Bring me the other sacrifice!"
Vincent, who had been waiting outside the room with Owen, came through the doors. he pushed a terrified looking man into the room. Like me, his hands were also bound. He looked to be in his late thirties.
Vincent brought the man to the Queen, who was now a few feet away from me. I couldn’t help but notice, once again, that there was a sort of sadness to Vincent’s face. his eyes flickered towards me for a moment as he left the room.
The man gasped in fear, which made me quickly return my attention to them. The Queen had placed her hand over the man’s face. The man let out a gut wrenching sream as a blue mist rose from his body.
The Queen’s eyes glew a strange light as she fed from the mist. I sat in utter horror as she killed him right before me. Before I knew it, tears had formed in my eyes. i opened my mouth to tell her to stop but no sound would come out. I was helpless. My only choice was to close my eyes, but I knew it was too late for that. The Queen lifted her hand from his face, and he fell to the floor, lifeless.
"Do you see now?" Queen Lana asked. "That is the extent of my powers. I can take the life of any being with my bare hands. None of their body energy can be compared to yours, though. That man didn’t have half as much power as you did. I hope you watched well, because that is exactly what will happen to you soon. Only, with you it will take much longer." she smiled malicously.
I still had no power of speech. There was no point in denying her story now. What normal human would be able to do that? So, I was a Ryoku. If that was true, then why would she kill one of her own? Especially since there were so few left.
"Well, I think I’ve explained everything needed," Queen Lana said. "It looks like it’s time to send you back home. Owen, Vincent!" Both Owen and Vincent walked into the room.
"Would you be so kind as to bring her back home?" They both nodded. Vincent walked towards me, and I stumbled back. He placed his hand out, a few inches away from me. The same weariness overcame me. I looked at the Queen, who was now smiling. I saw the body beside her out of the corner of my eye and everything went dark.
By the way, there will be some spelling errors and puncuation errors because this is the rough draft. Also, i am new at this and I put in my explanation that I pretty much suck at describing things. That is why i would love some advice on how to describe it better.
Thank you for the critism. i am a beginner and by the way I am 15. When I said I want to publish it i meant in like five years. Lol but I do appreciate the critism. I agree that maybe I should have put it as a prolouge. I try to show instead of explain but I pretty much suck at it. LOL I am trying to do better. Compared to when I wrote stories when I was eleven i think i’ve improved lately. Lol thanks again.


Okay, let’s begin. I have a feeling this’ll be a long critique-don’t despair though, if I thought you were worthless I wouldn’t bother saying more than "you suck at writing, give it up and apply at your local McDonald’s"

First paragraph-the first thing she notices is the fact that the guys are good looking-that’s bad. She automatically knew she’d been abducted by them-there was no disorientation upon awakening. She should spend a few moments waking up-was she hit on the head to get there? Drugged? She should be dizzy if that’s the case, and in pain. She should then register in shackles on her and (this is going on what I think I’d do in that situation) try to break free. She might then register the guys presence (is she the type to go into hysterics right off or go into shock and then panic later after the event is over and done with) You can put the "was the rope even necessary….athletics at all" part as dialogue between the characters later on

2nd Para: consider to changing "limited light…" to "The two guys’ faces were illuminated by the soft white glow of the lanterns hanging from the stone walls. Take out "the first" and just go with "One was taller" a prisoner wouldn’t be categorizing them into 1st and 2nd person. consider changing muscles to muscular and striking out the and had. As well as changing "second one" to other. Watch out for your descriptions-a lot of new writers get caught up in making all of their characters "hotties" or "untapped beauties" and getting too into describing their clothes. This is a book, not a fashion magazine, lol. You don’t seem to be doing this yet though.

3rd para: The first line has been repeated in many stories by teen writers more times than I can count. Try adding more depth to that description. Describe not tell how he looks. Are his muscles sleek and defined or wiry and subtle. Seventeen and nineteen doesn’t really have much of a difference imo. Perhaps you can go a little bit further and say that "his face looked slightly less mature than the taller man’s; she guessed him to be around seventeen."

instead of "someone…mind" how about tweaking it to say more along the lines of "outspoken, are we?" or something-and describe his tone-is it soft and velvety, caressing the air or a booming and intimidating that seems to erupt from him? Adjust your sentences according to their personality’s as well

I suppose she could be jabbering more info than really is called for in this situation out of fear for her life-panic setting in and everything.

Was not expecting the flashback-never just state a time jump specifically one in the past. Try to transition it-make the story flow into the past. Maybe have one of them ask her if she remembered how she was brought there and go on from there

Describe Molly sooner; consider inserting a brief physical description (hair/eye color) right before you mention her name the first time [ex: I turned towards the speaker, a strawberry blond "bombshell" by the name of Molly X-tho I wouldn’t recommend her being strawberry blond or a bombshell-or at least not outright called one, lol]

change "I just …tired" to " I just got tired all of a sudden" the words flow better that way, imo.

When you introduce Benjamen, at "he pulled…" how about changing that to "he tugged" I just think it fits better somehow.

[oh look Molly’s auburn, lol-i’m too lazy to change my example :P]

On "I don’t want to take…" change the comma after concert to an exclamation mark, move molly argued to after "I might as well…" and change argued to complained. Also, consider changing "I might as well…" to "that’s just as bad as"

"I’m just not up to it" instead of "up for it"
"Why? Is something wrong?" he asked, face creasing in slight worry.
I waved off his concern. "I’m just tired."
"See? Nothing’s wrong; tough it up and go," Molly interjected [keep in mind everything I suggest is just a suggestion, this is just how I’d change thing around]

Take out brown in "i ran my hand through…" it makes it obvious you’re trying to find a way to describe her appearance, you can fit that end later.

strike out "for the end of the day resonated through the school" and replace it with sounded. Why is she at her locker before the bell, anyway?

Take out the perfectly in "i’m perfectly fine now" and those unneeded commas (u can clean up your spelling and grammar on your own tho)

Braden greeted, instead of "Braden said." I turned towards the, instead of a blond haired boy. Braden was an acquaintance. Change too interested to "very interested, though."

He’s asked me out on dates, un-capitalize best

I had, had plenty of sleep last night.

My parents were, as per usual, away on a business trip. This one looked to last for a few months. I enjoyed the silence offered by their absence.

suspicion can glow? lol How about taking out everything from "suspicion" to "reason" and and tweaking the sentence after that: I glanced around the house, a feeling of unease creeping over me. It felt like I was being watched. I vaguely recalled having a similar feeling for the latter half of the school day.

Drowsiness…..do that to me. The phone…rang, and I jumped. I’d always been very edgy when drowsy. (don’t talk to the audience in a novel-well you can, I’ve just never seen it done in a published work" Just because it’s first person doesn’t mean that the character has to talk directly to the audience to get her point across.

Her mother has a boomy voice? Is she a person with perpetual energy? You should explain why she’s so loud.

"Mom, don’t worry…." I assured her.

I’ve never been the dating type, though.

Take out "was I going crazy? If I was …. this" people are paranoid about being watch a lot (specially when home alone) she shouldn’t automatically be like "I’m going crazy" How about "I closed my eyes and tried to ignore my paranoia"

change mumbled to murmured

I’m sorry, I’m really tired, so I can’t go on anymore. If you want me to check the rest then feel free to email me and let me know.

Ick, it’s only 11:34 and I’m dead tired. I feel old :P

I’d like to help you on your description skills too. I don’t have much free time (or I won’t as I’ll be starting college in a few days *the horror!*) but I’d be more than happy to help you edit your story if you think my ideas thus far have been good.

Again, email me if you’re interested.

alythia101 | Aug 16, 2008


That was interesting… althought you could add some more mystery to the whole thing. You make it sound slightly amatour-ish by telling everything straight instead of showing. Try to show, not tell. Good job, on the whole. I can see it took a while.
iluvsasuke | Aug 16, 2008


You are one of the few people on here who I have seen who can actually write a coherent story.
BRAVO!
There are really few new stories to be written. This is an old theme that you could possibly put a new twist on it.
I don’t know where you are going with it, but keep going.
You might try to find a local writers group to mentor you.
I belong to one and we love to have new members.
Good luck!
Al
al l | Aug 16, 2008


To be completely honest I stopped reading after the second or third paragraph. It just wasn’t there for me. I did skim the rest though.

Some pointers though:
1.Spell check please
2.Sometimes it just needs to be short and simple. for example "I was never good at athletics at all." would sound better if it was "I was never very athletic."
3.You use decent describing words but you use some of them all wrong and it ruins the picture you’re painting in my head.

You’re off to a great start and you definitely have potential to be a great writer, you just need some practice.
alls_fair_in_luv_and_war | Aug 16, 2008


I’ve got a few suggestions.

1) Your main character is a Mary Sue. She’s not strong, she doesn’t like attention…. It almost sounds like you based her off Bella from Twilight. She has no real personality.

2) As much as I love hearing what color hair each character has, that’s not necessary. Out of all the things you can say about your characters, the most important should not be their hair color.

3) I asked, I answered, I assured, I mumbled. Lots of teachers will try to tell you that these words are better than using ‘I said’. Those teachers are wrong. Using ’said’ with dialogue helps a story flow. Pick up a copy of any book and read some of the dialogue in there. You’ll realize that almost all of the time, the author uses ’said’ after dialogue.

There are a few other thigs too, but The Notebook is coming on TV in a few minutes, and I don’t have time to write everything (it’s one of my favorite movies). If you feel up to it, send me chapter two. I’d love to read it. My email is readaddiction416@aim.com

Aly | Aug 16, 2008


Your style of writing is a little weak/amateurist. How old are you? It seems as if a 14 year old is writing it. In order to be published, you need to elevate your writing style. The only way to do this is to read a higher level literature. Read some fantasy novels (and not Harry Potter or Twilight- you need to read from more elder and more successful novelists).

In order to write this scene correctly, you need to write it as if you were being kidnapped yourself, as well as being the kidnapper. If I were to kidnap someone, I would not explain my entire plot to them. And I would not kidnap a magical being if their abilities had not developed yet. I would secretively follow the person to see the progression of her abilities. Just before her abilities reach her peak, I would kidnap her. This scene seems as if it would belong in a prologue, rather than a first chapter. The purpose of the first chapter is to introduce the protagonist. You switch scenes far too rashly, and the progression of this novel is occurring too quickly. I recommend that you start at the development of the narrator’s powers. You need to let the reader know the character as her powers develop.

You also tell quite frequently. I had a very skilled creative writing teacher years ago that helped me develop my writing style because she always told me to SHOW rather than tell. It’s a skill that takes a long time to acquire.

You also have a tendency to use too much dialog. Sure, the characters don’t just sit there- they DO interact, but you need to be clear and precise in what the characters do. For example- the protagonist tells the Queen to prove her powers. If I told an almighty Queen to prove her abilities to me, I would not mumble it. I would be stubborn, I would be eager, I would be curious, etc. I would say it confidently, not in a mere mumble. If you were to use this scene as a prologue, knocking the character out of consciousness is correct at the end, so you ARE in the right direction. Good luck in your writing!
Madison | Aug 16, 2008


Its cool but i would add the main characters thinking its a dream That would make it more realistic I mean a normal person would probuly not what happened even if it seemed that real.
Kali | Aug 16, 2008


I am guessing that you’re young, in the age range of Leslie, right? If that is true, then I think that you have definite potential as a writer! Your story held my attention and inspired my interest in what might follow in the plot. As you have mentioned, it needs correcting of spelling and grammar errors, but those can come later. Writing requires much rewriting and editing. I would encourage you to continue with the story; do you know where you intend to take it, what the climax will be? When I read, being a realist, I look for incongruencies in the plot, and I was bothered by the fact of Leslie’s parents leaving her alone for months on end while they traveled in their work; she is, after all, just a teenager? I think that it would be more realistic if they took occasional business trips where she might be left for a day or two or a weekend. Of course, your story is actually a fantasy, but I have written two fantasy novels, and, although they are obviously that, I endeavored also to make them realistically believable simultaneously. I think that even fantasies require a basis in realism in order to resonate with potential reader. With polishing, I feel certain, you will have a first chapter which will catch the attention eventually of someone interested in investing in it. I hope that my advice is helpful and wish you success in your writing.
Lynci | Aug 16, 2008